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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 946.73 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 946.73 and 168.92 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 946.73 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/946.73 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 946.73 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 159,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,920.40/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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