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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.59, 953.38 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.59, 953.38 and 173.37 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.59 : 953.38 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.59/953.38 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.59x = 953.38 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.59x = 165,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,287.49/635.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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