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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.71, 966.92 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.71, 966.92 and 182.38 is: 273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.71 : 966.92 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.71/966.92 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.71x = 966.92 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.71x = 176,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,345.35/644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.53

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