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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.02, 657.04 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.02, 657.04 and 178.03 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.02 : 657.04 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.02/657.04 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.02x = 657.04 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.02x = 116,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,972.83/438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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