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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.12, 964.55 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.12, 964.55 and 180.92 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.12 : 964.55 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.12/964.55 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.12x = 964.55 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.12x = 174,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,506.39/643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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