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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633, 949.66 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633, 949.66 and 177 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633 : 949.66 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633/949.66 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633x = 949.66 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633x = 168,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,089.82/633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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