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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.51, 945.80 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.51, 945.80 and 168.30 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.51 : 945.80 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.51/945.80 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.51x = 945.80 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.51x = 159,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,178.14/630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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