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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.52, 1,013.28 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.52, 1,013.28 and 162.52 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.52 : 1,013.28 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.52/1,013.28 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.52x = 1,013.28 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.52x = 164,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,679.84/675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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