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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 966.24 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 966.24 and 181.91 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 966.24 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/966.24 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 966.24 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 175,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,768.72/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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