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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.86, 955.31 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.86, 955.31 and 174.62 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.86 : 955.31 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.86/955.31 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.86x = 955.31 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.86x = 166,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,818.62/636.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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