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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.45, 950.17 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.45, 950.17 and 171.23 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.45 : 950.17 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.45/950.17 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.45x = 950.17 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.45x = 162,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,697.61/633.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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