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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.79, 970.17 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.79, 970.17 and 159.85 is: 239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.79 : 970.17 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.79/970.17 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.79x = 970.17 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.79x = 155,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,079.65/646.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.77

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