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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 1,018.60 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 1,018.60 and 166.07 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 1,018.60 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/1,018.60 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 1,018.60 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 169,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,153.81/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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