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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.13, 1,014.19 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.13, 1,014.19 and 163.13 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.13 : 1,014.19 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.13/1,014.19 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.13x = 1,014.19 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.13x = 165,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,439.34/676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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