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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.54, 966.74 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.54, 966.74 and 182.31 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.54 : 966.74 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.54/966.74 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.54x = 966.74 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.54x = 176,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,246.37/644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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