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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.94 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.94 and 175.14 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.94 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.94 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.94 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 167,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,418.55/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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