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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.81 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.81 and 176.05 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.81 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.81 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.81 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 170,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,206.90/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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