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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.36, 948.46 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.36, 948.46 and 170.18 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.36 : 948.46 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.36/948.46 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.36x = 948.46 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.36x = 161,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,408.92/632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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