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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.33, 964.91 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.33, 964.91 and 181.14 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.33 : 964.91 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.33/964.91 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.33x = 964.91 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.33x = 174,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,786.12/643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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