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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 963.97 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 963.97 and 180.41 is: 270.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 963.97 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/963.97 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 963.97 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 173,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.56/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.62

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