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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.56, 957.80 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.56, 957.80 and 176.33 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.56 : 957.80 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.56/957.80 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.56x = 957.80 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.56x = 168,885.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,885.83/638.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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