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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629, 943.58 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629, 943.58 and 173 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 943.58 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/943.58 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 943.58 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 163,239.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,239.34/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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