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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.45, 968.10 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.45, 968.10 and 183.30 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.45 : 968.10 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.45/968.10 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.45x = 968.10 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.45x = 177,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,452.73/645.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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