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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.84 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.84 and 180.98 is: 271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.84 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.84 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.84 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 174,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,616.74/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.47

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