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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.78, 974.57 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.78, 974.57 and 181.27 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.78 : 974.57 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.78/974.57 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.78x = 974.57 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.78x = 176,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,655.39/649.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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