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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 953.31 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 953.31 and 173.31 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 953.31 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/953.31 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 953.31 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 165,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,218.16/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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