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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.68, 968.52 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.68, 968.52 and 158.73 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.68 : 968.52 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.68/968.52 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.68x = 968.52 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.68x = 153,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,733.18/645.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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