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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.92 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.92 and 173.72 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.92 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.92 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.92 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 165,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,714.98/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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