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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 945.44 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 945.44 and 168.15 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 945.44 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/945.44 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 945.44 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 158,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,977.26/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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