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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 955.42 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 955.42 and 174.72 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 955.42 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/955.42 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 955.42 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 166,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,930.98/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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