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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.75, 932.61 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.75, 932.61 and 159.52 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.75 : 932.61 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.75/932.61 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.75x = 932.61 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.75x = 148,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,769.95/621.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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