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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 946.60 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 946.60 and 168.83 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 946.60 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/946.60 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 946.60 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 159,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,815.49/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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