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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.07, 1,023.09 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.07, 1,023.09 and 169.07 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.07 : 1,023.09 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.07/1,023.09 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.07x = 1,023.09 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.07x = 172,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,973.83/682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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