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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.65, 945.91 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.65, 945.91 and 168.47 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.65 : 945.91 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.65/945.91 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.65x = 945.91 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.65x = 159,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,352.31/630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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