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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.16, 952.63 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.16, 952.63 and 172.88 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.16 : 952.63 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.16/952.63 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.16x = 952.63 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.16x = 164,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,690.67/635.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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