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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 936.84 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 936.84 and 162.37 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 936.84 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/936.84 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 936.84 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 152,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,114.71/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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