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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 970.67 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 970.67 and 184.91 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 970.67 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/970.67 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 970.67 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 179,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,482.72/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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