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