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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 1,020.09 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 1,020.09 and 167.06 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 1,020.09 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/1,020.09 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 1,020.09 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 170,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,419.41/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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