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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682, 1,023 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682, 1,023 and 169 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682 : 1,023 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682/1,023 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682x = 1,023 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682x = 172,887
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,887/682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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