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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 936.18 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 936.18 and 161.96 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 936.18 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/936.18 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 936.18 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 151,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,623.71/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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