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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 943.09 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 943.09 and 166.52 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 943.09 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/943.09 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 943.09 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 157,043.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,043.35/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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