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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 958.56 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 958.56 and 176.79 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 958.56 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/958.56 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 958.56 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 169,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,463.82/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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