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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.89, 937.33 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.89, 937.33 and 162.63 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.89 : 937.33 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.89/937.33 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.89x = 937.33 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.89x = 152,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,437.98/624.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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