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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.25, 937.88 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.25, 937.88 and 169.25 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.25 : 937.88 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.25/937.88 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.25x = 937.88 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.25x = 158,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,736.19/625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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