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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 961.82 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 961.82 and 179.05 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 961.82 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/961.82 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 961.82 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 172,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,209.51/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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