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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 960.83 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 960.83 and 178.32 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 960.83 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/960.83 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 960.83 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 171,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,335.21/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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