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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.69, 930.94 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.69, 930.94 and 158.42 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.69 : 930.94 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.69/930.94 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.69x = 930.94 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.69x = 147,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,479.51/620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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