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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.11, 949.64 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.11, 949.64 and 170.93 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.11 : 949.64 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.11/949.64 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.11x = 949.64 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.11x = 162,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,323.48/633.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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