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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.75, 1,018.13 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.75, 1,018.13 and 165.75 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.75 : 1,018.13 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.75/1,018.13 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.75x = 1,018.13 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.75x = 168,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,755.05/678.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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