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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.02, 967.62 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.02, 967.62 and 182.78 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.02 : 967.62 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.02/967.62 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.02x = 967.62 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.02x = 176,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,861.58/645.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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