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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 951.16 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 951.16 and 178 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 951.16 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/951.16 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 951.16 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 169,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,306.48/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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