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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.13, 948.19 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.13, 948.19 and 169.90 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.13 : 948.19 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.13/948.19 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.13x = 948.19 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.13x = 161,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097.48/632.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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