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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.63, 1,017.95 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.63, 1,017.95 and 165.63 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.63 : 1,017.95 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.63/1,017.95 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.63x = 1,017.95 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.63x = 168,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,603.06/678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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