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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 944.22 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 944.22 and 167.34 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 944.22 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/944.22 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 944.22 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 158,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,005.15/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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