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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 944.87 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 944.87 and 167.78 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 944.87 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/944.87 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 944.87 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 158,530.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,530.29/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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