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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 1,017.56 and 165.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 1,017.56 and 165.38 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 1,017.56 = 165.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/1,017.56 = 165.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 1,017.56 × 165.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 168,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,279.40/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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