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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.23, 958.84 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.23, 958.84 and 177.01 is: 265.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.23 : 958.84 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.23/958.84 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.23x = 958.84 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.23x = 169,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,721.43/639.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.51

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