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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 942.19 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 942.19 and 165.86 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 942.19 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/942.19 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 942.19 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 156,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,271.63/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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