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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 961.57 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 961.57 and 178.83 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 961.57 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/961.57 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 961.57 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 171,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,957.79/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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