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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 958.26 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 958.26 and 176.62 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 958.26 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/958.26 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 958.26 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 169,245.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,245.48/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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