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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 937.18 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 937.18 and 162.53 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 937.18 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/937.18 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 937.18 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 152,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,321.08/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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