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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 657.96 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 657.96 and 178.84 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 657.96 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/657.96 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 657.96 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 117,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,668.67/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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