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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.36, 968.08 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.36, 968.08 and 176.90 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.36 : 968.08 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.36/968.08 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.36x = 968.08 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.36x = 171,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,253.35/645.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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