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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.31, 933.47 and 160.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.31, 933.47 and 160.09 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.31 : 933.47 = 160.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.31/933.47 = 160.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.31x = 933.47 × 160.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.31x = 149,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,441.93/622.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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