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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.71, 979.04 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.71, 979.04 and 159.11 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.71 : 979.04 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.71/979.04 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.71x = 979.04 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.71x = 155,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,779.74/652.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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