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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.65, 939.98 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.65, 939.98 and 164.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.65 : 939.98 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.65/939.98 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.65x = 939.98 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.65x = 154,532.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,532.71/626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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