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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.70, 959.55 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.70, 959.55 and 183.70 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.70 : 959.55 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.70/959.55 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.70x = 959.55 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.70x = 176,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,269.34/639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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