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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.06 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.06 and 181.27 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.06 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.06 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.06 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 174,936.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,936.43/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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