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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 962.33 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 962.33 and 179.38 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 962.33 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/962.33 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 962.33 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 172,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,617.05/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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