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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.31, 943.96 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.31, 943.96 and 167.08 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.31 : 943.96 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.31/943.96 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.31x = 943.96 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.31x = 157,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,716.84/629.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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