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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 1,018.52 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/1,018.52 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 1,018.52 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 169,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,074.32/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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