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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.84, 968.75 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.84, 968.75 and 158.90 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.84 : 968.75 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.84/968.75 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.84x = 968.75 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.84x = 153,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,934.38/645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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