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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 966.11 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 966.11 and 181.85 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 966.11 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/966.11 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 966.11 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 175,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,681.36/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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