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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.57, 957.82 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.57, 957.82 and 176.34 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.57 : 957.82 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.57/957.82 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.57x = 957.82 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.57x = 168,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,901.98/638.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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