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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 959.97 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 959.97 and 177.84 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 959.97 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/959.97 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 959.97 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 170,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,721.06/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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