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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 966.07 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 966.07 and 181.80 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 966.07 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/966.07 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 966.07 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 175,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,631.53/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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