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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 965.60 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 965.60 and 181.62 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 965.60 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/965.60 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 965.60 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 175,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,371.36/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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