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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.43, 657.46 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.43, 657.46 and 178.48 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.43 : 657.46 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.43/657.46 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.43x = 657.46 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.43x = 117,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343.46/438.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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