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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.50, 1,014.75 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.50, 1,014.75 and 163.50 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.50 : 1,014.75 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.50/1,014.75 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.50x = 1,014.75 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.50x = 165,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,911.63/676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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