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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.88, 959.70 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.88, 959.70 and 177.56 is: 266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.88 : 959.70 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.88/959.70 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.88x = 959.70 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.88x = 170,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,404.33/639.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.31

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