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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.60, 962.40 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.60, 962.40 and 179.40 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.60 : 962.40 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.60/962.40 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.60x = 962.40 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.60x = 172,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,654.56/641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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