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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 938.06 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 938.06 and 163.16 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 938.06 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/938.06 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 938.06 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 153,053.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,053.87/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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