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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.25, 943.92 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.25, 943.92 and 167.04 is: 250.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.25 : 943.92 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.25/943.92 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.25x = 943.92 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.25x = 157,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,672.40/629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.57

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