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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 951.98 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 951.98 and 172.43 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 951.98 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/951.98 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 951.98 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 164,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,149.05/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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