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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 960.48 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 960.48 and 178.10 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 960.48 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/960.48 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 960.48 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 171,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,061.49/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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