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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.42 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.42 and 179.36 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.42 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.42 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.42 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 172,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,622.51/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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