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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.47, 942.63 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.47, 942.63 and 166.23 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.47 : 942.63 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.47/942.63 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.47x = 942.63 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.47x = 156,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,693.38/628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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