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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 963.83 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 963.83 and 180.40 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 963.83 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/963.83 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 963.83 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 173,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,873.73/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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