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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.65, 961.01 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.65, 961.01 and 178.43 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.65 : 961.01 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.65/961.01 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.65x = 961.01 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.65x = 171,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467.32/640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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