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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.47 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.47 and 180.66 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.47 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.47 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.47 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 174,241.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,241.15/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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