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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 945.76 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 945.76 and 174.52 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 945.76 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/945.76 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 945.76 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 165,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,054.04/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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