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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 964.37 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 964.37 and 180.76 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 964.37 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/964.37 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 964.37 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 174,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,321.18/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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