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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 941.81 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 941.81 and 165.74 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 941.81 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/941.81 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 941.81 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 156,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,097.74/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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