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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.45, 948.67 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.45, 948.67 and 170.21 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.45 : 948.67 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.45/948.67 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.45x = 948.67 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.45x = 161,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,475.07/632.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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