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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.35, 960.51 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.35, 960.51 and 178.12 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.35 : 960.51 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.35/960.51 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.35x = 960.51 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.35x = 171,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,086.04/640.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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