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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 962.79 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 962.79 and 179.65 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 962.79 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/962.79 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 962.79 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 172,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,965.75/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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