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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.55, 950.34 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.55, 950.34 and 171.34 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.55 : 950.34 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.55/950.34 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.55x = 950.34 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.55x = 162,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,831.26/633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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