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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.90, 970.37 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.90, 970.37 and 159.96 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.90 : 970.37 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.90/970.37 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.90x = 970.37 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.90x = 155,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,220.39/646.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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