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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632, 948.16 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632, 948.16 and 176 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632 : 948.16 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632/948.16 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632x = 948.16 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632x = 166,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,876.16/632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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