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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 960.76 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 960.76 and 178.35 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 960.76 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/960.76 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 960.76 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 171,351.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,351.55/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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