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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 962.08 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 962.08 and 179.20 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 962.08 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/962.08 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 962.08 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 172,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,404.74/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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