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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.60, 957.81 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.60, 957.81 and 176.27 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.60 : 957.81 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.60/957.81 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.60x = 957.81 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.60x = 168,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,828.38/638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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