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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.78, 953.64 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.78, 953.64 and 179.78 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.78 : 953.64 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.78/953.64 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.78x = 953.64 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.78x = 171,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,445.40/635.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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