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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.10, 933.17 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.10, 933.17 and 159.87 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.10 : 933.17 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.10/933.17 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.10x = 933.17 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.10x = 149,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,185.09/622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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