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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.88, 952.25 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.88, 952.25 and 172.71 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.88 : 952.25 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.88/952.25 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.88x = 952.25 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.88x = 164,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,463.10/634.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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