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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.93 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.93 and 161.06 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.93 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.93 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.93 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 150,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,581.76/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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