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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.59, 945.94 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.59, 945.94 and 168.37 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.59 : 945.94 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.59/945.94 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.59x = 945.94 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.59x = 159,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,264.35/630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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