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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637, 955.40 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637, 955.40 and 174.76 is: 262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 955.40 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/955.40 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 955.40 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 166,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965.70/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.11

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