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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.94, 970.38 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.94, 970.38 and 159.98 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.94 : 970.38 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.94/970.38 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.94x = 970.38 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.94x = 155,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,241.39/646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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