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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 944.89 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 944.89 and 167.66 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 944.89 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/944.89 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 944.89 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 158,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,419.42/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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