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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.38, 962.02 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.38, 962.02 and 179.15 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.38 : 962.02 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.38/962.02 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.38x = 962.02 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.38x = 172,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,344.99/641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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