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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.72, 948.99 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.72, 948.99 and 170.54 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.72 : 948.99 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.72/948.99 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.72x = 948.99 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.72x = 161,836.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,836.01/632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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