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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 959.29 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 959.29 and 177.40 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 959.29 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/959.29 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 959.29 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 170,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,178.05/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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