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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 657.96 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 657.96 and 178.68 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 657.96 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/657.96 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 657.96 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 117,564.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,564.29/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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