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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 962.33 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 962.33 and 179.39 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 962.33 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/962.33 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 962.33 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 172,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626.67/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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