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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.06, 1,017.09 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.06, 1,017.09 and 165.06 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.06 : 1,017.09 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.06/1,017.09 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.06x = 1,017.09 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.06x = 167,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,880.88/678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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