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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 943.31 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 943.31 and 166.75 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 943.31 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/943.31 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 943.31 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 157,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,292.23/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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