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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.49, 957.73 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.49, 957.73 and 176.27 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.49 : 957.73 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.49/957.73 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.49x = 957.73 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.49x = 168,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,819.07/638.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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