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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.42, 956.12 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.42, 956.12 and 175.19 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.42 : 956.12 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.42/956.12 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.42x = 956.12 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.42x = 167,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,502.66/637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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