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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.26, 656.88 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.26, 656.88 and 178.22 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.26 : 656.88 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.26/656.88 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.26x = 656.88 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.26x = 117,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,065.87/438.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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