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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.55, 945.74 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.55, 945.74 and 168.37 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.55 : 945.74 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.55/945.74 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.55x = 945.74 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.55x = 159,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,234.24/630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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