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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 934.65 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 934.65 and 160.88 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 934.65 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/934.65 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 934.65 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 150,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,361.82/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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