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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 943.48 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 943.48 and 166.72 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 943.48 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/943.48 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 943.48 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 157,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,299.83/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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