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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 964.56 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 964.56 and 180.85 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 964.56 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/964.56 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 964.56 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 174,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,440.68/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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