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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.72, 955.08 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.72, 955.08 and 174.48 is: 261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.72 : 955.08 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.72/955.08 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.72x = 955.08 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.72x = 166,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,641.49/636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.72

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