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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 934.97 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 934.97 and 161.09 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 934.97 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/934.97 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 934.97 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 150,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,614.32/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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