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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.09, 933.13 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.09, 933.13 and 159.87 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.09 : 933.13 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.09/933.13 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.09x = 933.13 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.09x = 149,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,179.49/622.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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