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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 944.82 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 944.82 and 173.88 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 944.82 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/944.82 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 944.82 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 164,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,285.30/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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