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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.52, 960.76 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.52, 960.76 and 178.30 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.52 : 960.76 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.52/960.76 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.52x = 960.76 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.52x = 171,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,303.51/640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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