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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 965.36 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 965.36 and 181.52 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 965.36 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/965.36 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 965.36 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 175,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,227.77/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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