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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 964.03 and 180.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 964.03 and 180.57 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 964.03 = 180.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/964.03 = 180.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 964.03 × 180.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 174,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,074.90/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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