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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.56, 629.50 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.56, 629.50 and 163 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.56 : 629.50 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.56/629.50 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.56x = 629.50 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.56x = 102,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,608.50/419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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