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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,020.17 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,020.17 and 167.11 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,020.17 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,020.17 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,020.17 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 170,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,480.61/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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