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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 942.27 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 942.27 and 165.99 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 942.27 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/942.27 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 942.27 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 156,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,409.06/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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