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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.11, 1,018.67 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.11, 1,018.67 and 166.11 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.11 : 1,018.67 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.11/1,018.67 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.11x = 1,018.67 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.11x = 169,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,211.27/679.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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