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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.58, 960.77 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.58, 960.77 and 178.25 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.58 : 960.77 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.58/960.77 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.58x = 960.77 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.58x = 171,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,251.56/640.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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