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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.31, 960.35 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.31, 960.35 and 177.96 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.31 : 960.35 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.31/960.35 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.31x = 960.35 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.31x = 170,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,903.66/640.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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