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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.91, 958.39 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.91, 958.39 and 176.67 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.91 : 958.39 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.91/958.39 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.91x = 958.39 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.91x = 169,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,318.32/638.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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