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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.17, 958.79 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.17, 958.79 and 176.93 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.17 : 958.79 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.17/958.79 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.17x = 958.79 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.17x = 169,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,642.36/639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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