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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.89, 965.89 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.89, 965.89 and 181.67 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.89 : 965.89 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.89/965.89 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.89x = 965.89 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.89x = 175,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,473.24/643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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