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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.21, 945.21 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.21, 945.21 and 168 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.21 : 945.21 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.21/945.21 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.21x = 945.21 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.21x = 158,795.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795.28/630.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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