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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.25, 963.21 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.25, 963.21 and 179.91 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.25 : 963.21 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.25/963.21 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.25x = 963.21 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.25x = 173,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,291.56/642.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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