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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.83, 946.17 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.83, 946.17 and 168.66 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.83 : 946.17 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.83/946.17 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.83x = 946.17 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.83x = 159,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,576.30/630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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