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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.83, 953.73 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.83, 953.73 and 173.61 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.83 : 953.73 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.83/953.73 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.83x = 953.73 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.83x = 165,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,577.07/635.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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