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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.93, 950.97 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.93, 950.97 and 171.72 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.93 : 950.97 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.93/950.97 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.93x = 950.97 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.93x = 163,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,300.57/633.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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