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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 942.57 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 942.57 and 166.11 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 942.57 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/942.57 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 942.57 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 156,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,570.30/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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