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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 969.83 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 969.83 and 159.62 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 969.83 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/969.83 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 969.83 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 154,804.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,804.26/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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