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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.46 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.46 and 179.46 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.46 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.46 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.46 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 172,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723.07/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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