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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 965.38 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 965.38 and 181.38 is: 272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 965.38 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/965.38 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 965.38 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 175,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,100.85/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.08

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