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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.47, 960.66 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.47, 960.66 and 178.23 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.47 : 960.66 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.47/960.66 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.47x = 960.66 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.47x = 171,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218.43/640.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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