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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.64, 959.41 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.64, 959.41 and 177.44 is: 266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.64 : 959.41 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.64/959.41 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.64x = 959.41 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.64x = 170,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,232.47/639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.14

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