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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 965.26 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 965.26 and 181.32 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 965.26 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/965.26 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 965.26 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 175,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,020.94/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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