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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.73, 949.05 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.73, 949.05 and 170.49 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.73 : 949.05 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.73/949.05 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.73x = 949.05 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.73x = 161,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,803.53/632.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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