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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.57, 954.82 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.57, 954.82 and 174.34 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.57 : 954.82 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.57/954.82 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.57x = 954.82 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.57x = 166,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,460.50/636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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