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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.13, 949.69 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.13, 949.69 and 177.13 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.13 : 949.69 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.13/949.69 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.13x = 949.69 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.13x = 168,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,218.59/633.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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