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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.67, 958.01 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.67, 958.01 and 176.45 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.67 : 958.01 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.67/958.01 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.67x = 958.01 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.67x = 169,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,040.86/638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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