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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.97, 932.94 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.97, 932.94 and 159.74 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.97 : 932.94 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.97/932.94 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.97x = 932.94 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.97x = 149,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,027.84/621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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