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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 963.81 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 963.81 and 180.39 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 963.81 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/963.81 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 963.81 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 173,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,857.17/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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