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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 953.13 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 953.13 and 173.24 is: 259.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 953.13 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/953.13 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 953.13 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 165,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,120.24/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.86

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