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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,022.45 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,022.45 and 168.63 is: 252.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,022.45 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,022.45 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,022.45 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 172,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,415.74/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.95

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