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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 964.68 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 964.68 and 180.84 is: 271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 964.68 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/964.68 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 964.68 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 174,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,452.73/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.28

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