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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 657.53 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 657.53 and 178.56 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 657.53 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/657.53 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 657.53 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 117,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,408.33/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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