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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.69, 956.46 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.69, 956.46 and 175.48 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.69 : 956.46 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.69/956.46 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.69x = 956.46 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.69x = 167,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,839.60/637.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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