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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.87, 943.39 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.87, 943.39 and 166.66 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.87 : 943.39 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.87/943.39 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.87x = 943.39 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.87x = 157,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,225.93/628.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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