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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.14, 945.20 and 174.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.14, 945.20 and 174.14 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.14 : 945.20 = 174.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.14/945.20 = 174.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.14x = 945.20 × 174.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.14x = 164,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,597.13/630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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