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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 1,020.92 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 1,020.92 and 167.61 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 1,020.92 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/1,020.92 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 1,020.92 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 171,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,116.40/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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