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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 942.50 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 942.50 and 166.08 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 942.50 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/942.50 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 942.50 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 156,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,524.86/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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