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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.19, 936.28 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.19, 936.28 and 168.19 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.19 : 936.28 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.19/936.28 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.19x = 936.28 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.19x = 157,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,470.80/624.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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