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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 960.63 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 960.63 and 178.22 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 960.63 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/960.63 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 960.63 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 171,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,203.48/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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