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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.69, 962.53 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.69, 962.53 and 179.60 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.69 : 962.53 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.69/962.53 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.69x = 962.53 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.69x = 172,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,871.55/641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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