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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.46, 933.62 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.46, 933.62 and 160.22 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.46 : 933.62 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.46/933.62 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.46x = 933.62 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.46x = 149,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,579.13/622.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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