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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 940.56 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 940.56 and 164.85 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 940.56 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/940.56 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 940.56 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 155,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.32/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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