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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.39, 950.16 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.39, 950.16 and 171.21 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.39 : 950.16 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.39/950.16 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.39x = 950.16 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.39x = 162,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,676.89/633.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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