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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.05, 933.04 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.05, 933.04 and 159.83 is: 239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.05 : 933.04 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.05/933.04 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.05x = 933.04 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.05x = 149,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,123.12/622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.73

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