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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 967.78 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 967.78 and 183.06 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 967.78 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/967.78 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 967.78 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 177,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,161.81/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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