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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.50, 926.25 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.50, 926.25 and 161.50 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 926.25 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/926.25 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 926.25 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 149,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,589.38/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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