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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 962.79 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 962.79 and 179.69 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 962.79 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/962.79 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 962.79 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 172,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,998.92/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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