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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.50, 953.14 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.50, 953.14 and 173.31 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.50 : 953.14 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.50/953.14 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.50x = 953.14 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.50x = 165,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,191.18/635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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