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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.15, 1,023.24 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.15, 1,023.24 and 169.15 is: 253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.15 : 1,023.24 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.15/1,023.24 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.15x = 1,023.24 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.15x = 173,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,081.05/682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.73

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