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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.96, 958.32 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.96, 958.32 and 176.76 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.96 : 958.32 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.96/958.32 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.96x = 958.32 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.96x = 169,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,392.64/638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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