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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.75, 949.13 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.75, 949.13 and 176.75 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.75 : 949.13 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.75/949.13 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.75x = 949.13 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.75x = 167,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,757.84/632.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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