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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.96, 947.95 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.96, 947.95 and 169.74 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.96 : 947.95 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.96/947.95 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.96x = 947.95 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.96x = 160,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,904.61/631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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