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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 964.87 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 964.87 and 180.92 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 964.87 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/964.87 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 964.87 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 174,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,564.28/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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