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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 940.56 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 940.56 and 164.86 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 940.56 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/940.56 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 940.56 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 155,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,061.32/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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