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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.48, 1,014.73 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.48, 1,014.73 and 163.48 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.48 : 1,014.73 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.48/1,014.73 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.48x = 1,014.73 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.48x = 165,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,888.06/676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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