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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 964.12 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 964.12 and 180.42 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 964.12 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/964.12 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 964.12 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 173,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,946.53/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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