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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 957.26 and 169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 957.26 and 169.73 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 957.26 = 169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/957.26 = 169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 957.26 × 169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 162,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,474.97/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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