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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.62, 959.46 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.62, 959.46 and 177.45 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.62 : 959.46 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.62/959.46 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.62x = 959.46 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.62x = 170,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,256.18/639.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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