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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.47, 953.12 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.47, 953.12 and 173.28 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.47 : 953.12 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.47/953.12 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.47x = 953.12 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.47x = 165,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,156.63/635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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