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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.21, 955.82 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.21, 955.82 and 174.98 is: 262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.21 : 955.82 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.21/955.82 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.21x = 955.82 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.21x = 167,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,249.38/637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.47

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