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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.77, 970.18 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.77, 970.18 and 159.82 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.77 : 970.18 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.77/970.18 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.77x = 970.18 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.77x = 155,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.34/646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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