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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 657.90 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 657.90 and 178.66 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 657.90 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/657.90 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 657.90 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 117,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,540.41/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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