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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.21, 957.16 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.21, 957.16 and 176.02 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.21 : 957.16 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.21/957.16 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.21x = 957.16 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.21x = 168,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,476.47/638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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