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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 957.67 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 957.67 and 176.23 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 957.67 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/957.67 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 957.67 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 168,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770.18/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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