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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.72, 950.57 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.72, 950.57 and 171.51 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.72 : 950.57 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.72/950.57 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.72x = 950.57 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.72x = 163,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,028.96/633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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