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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 938.62 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 938.62 and 163.48 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 938.62 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/938.62 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 938.62 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 153,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445.60/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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