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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.72, 950.49 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.72, 950.49 and 171.54 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.72 : 950.49 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.72/950.49 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.72x = 950.49 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.72x = 163,047.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,047.05/633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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