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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.25, 964.87 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.25, 964.87 and 180.97 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.25 : 964.87 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.25/964.87 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.25x = 964.87 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.25x = 174,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,615.00/643.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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