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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.72, 948.99 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.72, 948.99 and 170.53 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.72 : 948.99 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.72/948.99 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.72x = 948.99 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.72x = 161,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.26/632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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