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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.87, 950.87 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.87, 950.87 and 171.66 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.87 : 950.87 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.87/950.87 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.87x = 950.87 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.87x = 163,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,221.16/633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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