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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.59, 954.75 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.59, 954.75 and 174.36 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.59 : 954.75 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.59/954.75 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.59x = 954.75 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.59x = 166,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,470.21/636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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