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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 960.23 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 960.23 and 177.89 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 960.23 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/960.23 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 960.23 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 170,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,810.96/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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