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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 937.32 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 937.32 and 162.70 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 937.32 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/937.32 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 937.32 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 152,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,501.96/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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