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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 938.82 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 938.82 and 169.88 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 938.82 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/938.82 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 938.82 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 159,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,486.74/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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