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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 962.48 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 962.48 and 179.55 is: 269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 962.48 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/962.48 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 962.48 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 172,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,812.39/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.30

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