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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 955.86 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 955.86 and 174.97 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 955.86 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/955.86 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 955.86 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 167,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,249.94/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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