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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.11, 960.12 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.11, 960.12 and 177.87 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.11 : 960.12 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.11/960.12 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.11x = 960.12 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.11x = 170,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,776.54/640.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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