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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945 and 174 is: 261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 164,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,430/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261

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