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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.48, 1,013.23 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.48, 1,013.23 and 162.48 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.48 : 1,013.23 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.48/1,013.23 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.48x = 1,013.23 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.48x = 164,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,633.54/675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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