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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.53, 948.81 and 170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.53, 948.81 and 170.31 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.53 : 948.81 = 170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.53/948.81 = 170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.53x = 948.81 × 170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.53x = 161,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,590.69/632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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