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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.67, 657.43 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.67, 657.43 and 178.36 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.67 : 657.43 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.67/657.43 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.67x = 657.43 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.67x = 117,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,261.16/438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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