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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.07, 1,021.60 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.07, 1,021.60 and 168.07 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.07 : 1,021.60 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.07/1,021.60 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.07x = 1,021.60 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.07x = 171,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,700.31/681.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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