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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 932.28 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 932.28 and 165.50 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 932.28 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/932.28 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 932.28 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 154,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,292.34/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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