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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 933.12 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 933.12 and 159.86 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 933.12 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/933.12 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 933.12 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 149,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,163.10/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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