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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.73, 967.02 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.73, 967.02 and 182.55 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.73 : 967.02 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.73/967.02 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.73x = 967.02 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.73x = 176,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,529.50/644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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