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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 657.54 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 657.54 and 178.26 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 657.54 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/657.54 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 657.54 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 117,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,213.08/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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