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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.67, 935.50 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.67, 935.50 and 161.41 is: 242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.67 : 935.50 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.67/935.50 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.67x = 935.50 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.67x = 151,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,001.45/623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.12

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