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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 934.66 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 934.66 and 160.94 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 934.66 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/934.66 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 934.66 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 150,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,419.51/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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