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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 657.27 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 657.27 and 178.18 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 657.27 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/657.27 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 657.27 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 117,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,110.73/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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