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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.28, 958.94 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.28, 958.94 and 177.06 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.28 : 958.94 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.28/958.94 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.28x = 958.94 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.28x = 169,792.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,792.99/639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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