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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.63, 1,014.94 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.63, 1,014.94 and 163.63 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.63 : 1,014.94 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.63/1,014.94 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.63x = 1,014.94 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.63x = 166,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,069.56/676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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