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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.96, 952.32 and 172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.96, 952.32 and 172.75 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.96 : 952.32 = 172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.96/952.32 = 172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.96x = 952.32 × 172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.96x = 164,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,513.28/634.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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