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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.69 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.69 and 166.33 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.69 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.69 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.69 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 156,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,795.27/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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