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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 964.57 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 964.57 and 180.80 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 964.57 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/964.57 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 964.57 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 174,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,389.43/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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