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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 971.32 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 971.32 and 179.03 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 971.32 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/971.32 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 971.32 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 173,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,893.82/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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