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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 657.07 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 657.07 and 178.05 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 657.07 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/657.07 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 657.07 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 116,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,990.42/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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