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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.75, 965.46 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.75, 965.46 and 181.41 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.75 : 965.46 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.75/965.46 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.75x = 965.46 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.75x = 175,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,144.10/643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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