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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.28 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.28 and 174.60 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.28 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.28 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.28 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 166,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,792.32/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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