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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 935.04 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 935.04 and 161.15 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 935.04 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/935.04 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 935.04 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 150,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,681.70/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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