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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.88, 941.82 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.88, 941.82 and 171.88 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.88 : 941.82 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.88/941.82 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.88x = 941.82 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.88x = 161,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,880.02/627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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