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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 963.56 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 963.56 and 180.17 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 963.56 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/963.56 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 963.56 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 173,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,604.61/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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