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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.91 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.91 and 178.44 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.91 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.91 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.91 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 171,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,464.78/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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