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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 944.87 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 944.87 and 167.66 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 944.87 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/944.87 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 944.87 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 158,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,417.67/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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