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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 968.66 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 968.66 and 183.70 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 968.66 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/968.66 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 968.66 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 177,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,942.84/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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