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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.98, 949.42 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.98, 949.42 and 170.74 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.98 : 949.42 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.98/949.42 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.98x = 949.42 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.98x = 162,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,103.97/632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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