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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 963.91 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 963.91 and 180.48 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 963.91 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/963.91 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 963.91 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 173,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,960.75/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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