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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 939.51 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 939.51 and 164.12 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 939.51 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/939.51 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 939.51 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 154,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187.68/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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