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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.25, 966.41 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.25, 966.41 and 182.07 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 966.41 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/966.41 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 966.41 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 175,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,952.54/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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