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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,020.36 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,020.36 and 167.24 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,020.36 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,020.36 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,020.36 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 170,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,645.01/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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