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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.41, 1,017.61 and 165.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.41, 1,017.61 and 165.41 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.41 : 1,017.61 = 165.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.41/1,017.61 = 165.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.41x = 1,017.61 × 165.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.41x = 168,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,322.87/678.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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