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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.45, 957.68 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.45, 957.68 and 176.28 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.45 : 957.68 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.45/957.68 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.45x = 957.68 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.45x = 168,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,819.83/638.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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