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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 965.74 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 965.74 and 181.57 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 965.74 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/965.74 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 965.74 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 175,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346.54/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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