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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.48, 935.22 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.48, 935.22 and 161.22 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.48 : 935.22 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.48/935.22 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.48x = 935.22 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.48x = 150,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,780.28/623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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