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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 962.73 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 962.73 and 179.58 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 962.73 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/962.73 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 962.73 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 172,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,887.05/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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