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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 966.17 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 966.17 and 181.94 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 966.17 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/966.17 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 966.17 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 175,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,779.23/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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