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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 936.58 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 936.58 and 162.14 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 936.58 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/936.58 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 936.58 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 151,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,852.40/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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