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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.42, 957.65 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.42, 957.65 and 176.19 is: 264.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.42 : 957.65 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.42/957.65 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.42x = 957.65 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.42x = 168,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,727.47/638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.29

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