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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.22, 954.33 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.22, 954.33 and 174 is: 261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.22 : 954.33 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.22/954.33 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.22x = 954.33 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.22x = 166,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,053.42/636.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261

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