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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.88, 955.19 and 174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.88, 955.19 and 174.53 is: 261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.88 : 955.19 = 174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.88/955.19 = 174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.88x = 955.19 × 174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.88x = 166,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,711.92/636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.76

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