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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.25 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.25 and 163.24 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.25 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.25 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.25 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 153,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,154.42/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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