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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.82, 962.53 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.82, 962.53 and 179.57 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.82 : 962.53 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.82/962.53 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.82x = 962.53 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.82x = 172,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,839.07/641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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