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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.16, 948.15 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.16, 948.15 and 169.97 is: 254.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.16 : 948.15 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.16/948.15 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.16x = 948.15 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.16x = 161,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,152.31/632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.92

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