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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.72, 949.07 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.72, 949.07 and 170.49 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.72 : 949.07 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.72/949.07 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.72x = 949.07 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.72x = 161,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,806.94/632.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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