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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 961.30 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 961.30 and 178.67 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 961.30 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/961.30 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 961.30 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 171,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,750.66/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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