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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 1,020.53 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 1,020.53 and 167.34 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 1,020.53 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/1,020.53 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 1,020.53 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 170,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774.65/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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