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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.05, 939.07 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.05, 939.07 and 170.05 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.05 : 939.07 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.05/939.07 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.05x = 939.07 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.05x = 159,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,688.85/626.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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