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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.90, 962.82 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.90, 962.82 and 179.67 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.90 : 962.82 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.90/962.82 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.90x = 962.82 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.90x = 172,989.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,989.87/641.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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