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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.17, 949.76 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.17, 949.76 and 171.02 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.17 : 949.76 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.17/949.76 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.17x = 949.76 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.17x = 162,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,427.96/633.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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