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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.96, 957 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.96, 957 and 175.72 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.96 : 957 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.96/957 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.96x = 957 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.96x = 168,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,164.04/637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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