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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.21, 954.32 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.21, 954.32 and 173.98 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.21 : 954.32 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.21/954.32 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.21x = 954.32 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.21x = 166,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,034.38/636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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