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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 937.33 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 937.33 and 162.64 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 937.33 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/937.33 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 937.33 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 152,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,442.66/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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