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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626, 939 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626, 939 and 170 is: 255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 939 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/939 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 939 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 159,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,630/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255

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