Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 1,018.52 and 166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 679, 1,018.52 and 166 is: 249.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679 : 1,018.52 = 166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679/1,018.52 = 166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679x = 1,018.52 × 166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679x = 169,074.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,074.32/679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249.00
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