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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.95, 970.39 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.95, 970.39 and 159.99 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.95 : 970.39 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.95/970.39 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.95x = 970.39 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.95x = 155,252.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,252.70/646.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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