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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 951.98 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 951.98 and 172.42 is: 258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 951.98 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/951.98 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 951.98 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 164,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,140.39/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.63

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