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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.61, 1,019.42 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.61, 1,019.42 and 166.61 is: 249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.61 : 1,019.42 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.61/1,019.42 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.61x = 1,019.42 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.61x = 169,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,845.57/679.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.92

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