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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.46, 948.62 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.46, 948.62 and 170.28 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.46 : 948.62 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.46/948.62 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.46x = 948.62 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.46x = 161,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,525.42/632.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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