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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 964.94 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 964.94 and 181.16 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 964.94 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/964.94 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 964.94 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 174,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,808.53/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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