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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.78, 952.14 and 178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.78, 952.14 and 178.78 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.78 : 952.14 = 178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.78/952.14 = 178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.78x = 952.14 × 178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.78x = 170,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,223.59/634.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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