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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.09, 960.14 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.09, 960.14 and 177.88 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.09 : 960.14 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.09/960.14 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.09x = 960.14 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.09x = 170,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,789.70/640.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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