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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.90, 1,013.85 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.90, 1,013.85 and 162.90 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.90 : 1,013.85 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.90/1,013.85 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.90x = 1,013.85 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.90x = 165,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,150.28/675.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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