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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.49 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.49 and 179.39 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.49 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.49 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.49 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 172,656.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,656.27/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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