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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 939.56 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 939.56 and 170.38 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 939.56 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/939.56 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 939.56 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 160,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,082.23/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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