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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.55 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.55 and 162.78 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.55 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.55 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.55 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 152,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,610.67/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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