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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.25, 1,014.38 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.25, 1,014.38 and 163.25 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.25 : 1,014.38 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.25/1,014.38 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.25x = 1,014.38 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.25x = 165,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,596.72/676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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