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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 965.43 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 965.43 and 181.42 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 965.43 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/965.43 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 965.43 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 175,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,148.31/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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