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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 945.97 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 945.97 and 168.48 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 945.97 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/945.97 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 945.97 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 159,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,376.60/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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