Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963 and 179.81
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 642, 963 and 179.81 is: 269.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
642 : 963 = 179.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
642/963 = 179.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
642x = 963 × 179.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
642x = 173,157.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,157.03/642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269.72
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