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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.33, 969.49 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.33, 969.49 and 184.11 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.33 : 969.49 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.33/969.49 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.33x = 969.49 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.33x = 178,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,492.34/646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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