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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.06, 955.59 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.06, 955.59 and 174.83 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.06 : 955.59 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.06/955.59 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.06x = 955.59 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.06x = 167,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,060.37/637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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