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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.39 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.39 and 180.07 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.39 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.39 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.39 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 173,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,475.23/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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