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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 962.55 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 962.55 and 179.57 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 962.55 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/962.55 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 962.55 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 172,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845.10/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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