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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.98, 962.86 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.98, 962.86 and 179.78 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.98 : 962.86 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.98/962.86 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.98x = 962.86 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.98x = 173,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,102.97/641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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