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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.47, 1,013.20 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.47, 1,013.20 and 162.47 is: 243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.47 : 1,013.20 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.47/1,013.20 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.47x = 1,013.20 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.47x = 164,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,613.85/675.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.70

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