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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 963.24 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 963.24 and 179.91 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 963.24 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/963.24 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 963.24 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 173,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,292.90/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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