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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 965.82 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 965.82 and 181.76 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 965.82 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/965.82 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 965.82 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 175,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,547.44/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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