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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 936.36 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 936.36 and 162.04 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 936.36 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/936.36 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 936.36 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 151,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,727.77/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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