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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.88, 940.31 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.88, 940.31 and 170.88 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.88 : 940.31 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.88/940.31 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.88x = 940.31 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.88x = 160,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,680.17/626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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