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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 964.91 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 964.91 and 181.11 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 964.91 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/964.91 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 964.91 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 174,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,753.94/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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