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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,022.01 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,022.01 and 168.35 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,022.01 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,022.01 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,022.01 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 172,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,055.38/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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