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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 943.80 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 943.80 and 167.01 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 943.80 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/943.80 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 943.80 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 157,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,624.04/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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