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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.17, 954.21 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.17, 954.21 and 173.94 is: 260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.17 : 954.21 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.17/954.21 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.17x = 954.21 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.17x = 165,975.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,975.29/636.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.90

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