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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.77, 934.21 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.77, 934.21 and 160.55 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.77 : 934.21 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.77/934.21 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.77x = 934.21 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.77x = 149,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,987.01/622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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