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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.51, 968.25 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.51, 968.25 and 183.32 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.51 : 968.25 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.51/968.25 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.51x = 968.25 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.51x = 177,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,494.75/645.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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