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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 946.44 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 946.44 and 168.82 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 946.44 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/946.44 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 946.44 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 159,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,775.63/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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