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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,020.57 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,020.57 and 167.38 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,020.57 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,020.57 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,020.57 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 170,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817.07/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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