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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 961.94 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 961.94 and 179.17 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 961.94 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/961.94 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 961.94 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 172,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,348.83/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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