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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.77, 935.71 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.77, 935.71 and 161.55 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.77 : 935.71 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.77/935.71 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.77x = 935.71 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.77x = 151,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,163.95/623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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