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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 937.21 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 937.21 and 162.55 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 937.21 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/937.21 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 937.21 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 152,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,343.49/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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