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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,021.65 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,021.65 and 168.09 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,021.65 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,021.65 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,021.65 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 171,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,729.15/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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