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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 960.39 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 960.39 and 178.02 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 960.39 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/960.39 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 960.39 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 170,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,970.83/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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