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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 945.94 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 945.94 and 174.63 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 945.94 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/945.94 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 945.94 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 165,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184.34/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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