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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.76 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.76 and 178.92 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.76 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.76 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.76 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 172,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,078.55/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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