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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.57, 959.32 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.57, 959.32 and 177.34 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.57 : 959.32 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.57/959.32 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.57x = 959.32 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.57x = 170,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,125.81/639.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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