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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 939.96 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 939.96 and 170.64 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 939.96 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/939.96 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 939.96 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 160,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,394.77/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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