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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.70 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.70 and 179.54 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.70 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.70 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.70 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 172,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,843.61/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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