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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.41, 1,019.11 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.41, 1,019.11 and 166.41 is: 249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.41 : 1,019.11 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.41/1,019.11 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.41x = 1,019.11 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.41x = 169,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,589.68/679.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.61

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