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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 969.57 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 969.57 and 159.44 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 969.57 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/969.57 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 969.57 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 154,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,583.39/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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