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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.31, 961.97 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.31, 961.97 and 179.09 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.31 : 961.97 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.31/961.97 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.31x = 961.97 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.31x = 172,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,273.50/641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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