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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.36, 957.38 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.36, 957.38 and 176.12 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.36 : 957.38 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.36/957.38 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.36x = 957.38 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.36x = 168,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,608.98/638.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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