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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.51, 935.27 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.51, 935.27 and 161.26 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.51 : 935.27 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.51/935.27 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.51x = 935.27 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.51x = 150,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,817.73/623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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