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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.53, 954.85 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.53, 954.85 and 174.35 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.53 : 954.85 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.53/954.85 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.53x = 954.85 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.53x = 166,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,478.10/636.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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