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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.91 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.91 and 160.39 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.91 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.91 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.91 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 149,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,790.59/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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