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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.75, 956.79 and 181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.75, 956.79 and 181.75 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.75 : 956.79 = 181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.75/956.79 = 181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.75x = 956.79 × 181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.75x = 173,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,895.67/637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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