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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 936.56 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 936.56 and 162.20 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 936.56 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/936.56 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 936.56 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 151,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,912.78/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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