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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.31 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.31 and 179.42 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.31 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.31 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.31 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 172,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,657.66/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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