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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.83, 947.67 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.83, 947.67 and 169.66 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.83 : 947.67 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.83/947.67 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.83x = 947.67 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.83x = 160,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,781.69/631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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