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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 965.42 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 965.42 and 181.43 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 965.42 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/965.42 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 965.42 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 175,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,156.15/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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