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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.57, 954.79 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.57, 954.79 and 174.39 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.57 : 954.79 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.57/954.79 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.57x = 954.79 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.57x = 166,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,504.96/636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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