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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.75, 938.63 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.75, 938.63 and 169.75 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.75 : 938.63 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.75/938.63 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.75x = 938.63 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.75x = 159,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,331.59/625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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