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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 965.70 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 965.70 and 181.47 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 965.70 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/965.70 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 965.70 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 175,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,240.54/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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