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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.98, 950.92 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.98, 950.92 and 171.74 is: 257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.98 : 950.92 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.98/950.92 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.98x = 950.92 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.98x = 163,311.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,311.00/633.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.60

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