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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.70, 950.55 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.70, 950.55 and 177.70 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.70 : 950.55 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.70/950.55 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.70x = 950.55 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.70x = 168,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,912.74/633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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