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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 942.32 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 942.32 and 166.02 is: 249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 942.32 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/942.32 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 942.32 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 156,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,443.14/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.01

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