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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625, 937.52 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625, 937.52 and 169 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625 : 937.52 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625/937.52 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625x = 937.52 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625x = 158,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,440.88/625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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