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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.37, 942.44 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.37, 942.44 and 166.15 is: 249.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.37 : 942.44 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.37/942.44 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.37x = 942.44 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.37x = 156,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,582.78/628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.19

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