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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.74, 657.65 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.74, 657.65 and 178.64 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.74 : 657.65 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.74/657.65 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.74x = 657.65 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.74x = 117,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,478.41/438.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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