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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 657.75 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 657.75 and 178.29 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 657.75 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/657.75 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 657.75 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 117,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,270.25/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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