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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 964.46 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 964.46 and 180.72 is: 271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 964.46 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/964.46 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 964.46 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 174,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,297.66/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.05

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