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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.87, 940.31 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.87, 940.31 and 164.62 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.87 : 940.31 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.87/940.31 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.87x = 940.31 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.87x = 154,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,793.83/626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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