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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.07, 949.50 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.07, 949.50 and 170.75 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.07 : 949.50 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.07/949.50 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.07x = 949.50 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.07x = 162,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,122.38/633.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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