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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 935.83 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 935.83 and 161.63 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 935.83 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/935.83 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 935.83 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 151,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,260.74/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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