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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.14, 963.37 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.14, 963.37 and 179.92 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.14 : 963.37 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.14/963.37 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.14x = 963.37 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.14x = 173,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,330.96/642.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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