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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 968.18 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 968.18 and 183.24 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 968.18 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/968.18 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 968.18 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 177,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,409.30/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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