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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.91, 959.73 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.91, 959.73 and 177.58 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.91 : 959.73 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.91/959.73 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.91x = 959.73 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.91x = 170,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,424.05/639.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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