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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 949.63 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 949.63 and 170.96 is: 256.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 949.63 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/949.63 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 949.63 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 162,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,344.00/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.42

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