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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 934.50 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 934.50 and 167 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 934.50 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/934.50 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 934.50 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 156,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,061.50/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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