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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.58, 947.44 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.58, 947.44 and 169.36 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.58 : 947.44 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.58/947.44 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.58x = 947.44 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.58x = 160,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,458.44/631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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