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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.40, 954.59 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.40, 954.59 and 174.22 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.40 : 954.59 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.40/954.59 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.40x = 954.59 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.40x = 166,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,308.67/636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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