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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 936.71 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 936.71 and 162.34 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 936.71 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/936.71 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 936.71 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 152,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,060.59/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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