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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.88 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.88 and 161.11 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.88 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.88 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.88 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 150,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,620.93/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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