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