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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.47 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.47 and 180.14 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.47 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.47 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.47 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 173,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,553.77/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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