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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.79, 953.75 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.79, 953.75 and 173.58 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.79 : 953.75 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.79/953.75 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.79x = 953.75 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.79x = 165,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,548.78/635.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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