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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.87, 962.65 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.87, 962.65 and 179.53 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.87 : 962.65 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.87/962.65 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.87x = 962.65 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.87x = 172,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,827.79/641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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