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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619, 928.50 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619, 928.50 and 163 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 928.50 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/928.50 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 928.50 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 151,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,345.50/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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