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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.63, 957.79 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.63, 957.79 and 176.44 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.63 : 957.79 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.63/957.79 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.63x = 957.79 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.63x = 168,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992.47/638.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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