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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.74, 947.64 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.74, 947.64 and 169.56 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.74 : 947.64 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.74/947.64 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.74x = 947.64 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.74x = 160,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,681.84/631.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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