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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 963.02 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 963.02 and 179.75 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 963.02 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/963.02 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 963.02 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 173,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,097.13/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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