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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.01, 932.97 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.01, 932.97 and 159.77 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.01 : 932.97 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.01/932.97 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.01x = 932.97 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.01x = 149,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,060.62/622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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