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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 933.53 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 933.53 and 160.18 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 933.53 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/933.53 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 933.53 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 149,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,532.84/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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