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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 943.50 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 943.50 and 166.74 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 943.50 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/943.50 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 943.50 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 157,314.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,314.47/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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