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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 966.71 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 966.71 and 182.30 is: 273.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 966.71 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/966.71 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 966.71 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 176,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,225.49/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.43

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