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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.85, 946.20 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.85, 946.20 and 168.67 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.85 : 946.20 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.85/946.20 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.85x = 946.20 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.85x = 159,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,591.10/630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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