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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.45, 966.60 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.45, 966.60 and 182.30 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.45 : 966.60 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.45/966.60 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.45x = 966.60 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.45x = 176,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,206.35/644.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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