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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 944.44 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 944.44 and 167.36 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 944.44 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/944.44 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 944.44 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 158,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,061.48/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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