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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 964.51 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 964.51 and 180.80 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 964.51 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/964.51 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 964.51 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 174,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,381.59/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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