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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.96, 953.82 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.96, 953.82 and 173.75 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.96 : 953.82 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.96/953.82 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.96x = 953.82 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.96x = 165,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,726.23/635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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