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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.23, 943.87 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.23, 943.87 and 167.01 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.23 : 943.87 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.23/943.87 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.23x = 943.87 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.23x = 157,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,637.83/629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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