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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.78, 949.11 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.78, 949.11 and 170.61 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.78 : 949.11 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.78/949.11 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.78x = 949.11 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.78x = 161,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,927.66/632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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