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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 943.85 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 943.85 and 167.00 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 943.85 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/943.85 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 943.85 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 157,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,618.65/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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