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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 960.07 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 960.07 and 177.92 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 960.07 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/960.07 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 960.07 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 170,815.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,815.65/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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