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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 962.18 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 962.18 and 179.28 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 962.18 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/962.18 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 962.18 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 172,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,499.41/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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