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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.47, 954.69 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.47, 954.69 and 174.32 is: 261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.47 : 954.69 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.47/954.69 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.47x = 954.69 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.47x = 166,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,416.79/636.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.47

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