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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.55, 954.80 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.55, 954.80 and 174.31 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.55 : 954.80 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.55/954.80 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.55x = 954.80 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.55x = 166,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,431.19/636.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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