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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.33, 957.37 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.33, 957.37 and 175.99 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.33 : 957.37 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.33/957.37 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.33x = 957.37 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.33x = 168,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,489.94/638.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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