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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 944.13 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 944.13 and 167.19 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 944.13 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/944.13 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 944.13 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 157,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849.09/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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