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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.70, 948.94 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.70, 948.94 and 170.37 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.70 : 948.94 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.70/948.94 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.70x = 948.94 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.70x = 161,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,671.58/632.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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