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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.86 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.86 and 178.46 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.86 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.86 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.86 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 171,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,475.08/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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