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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.42, 962.07 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.42, 962.07 and 179.16 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.42 : 962.07 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.42/962.07 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.42x = 962.07 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.42x = 172,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,359.65/641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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