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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 938.06 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 938.06 and 169.38 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 938.06 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/938.06 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 938.06 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 158,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888.60/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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