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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,023.29 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,023.29 and 169.19 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,023.29 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,023.29 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,023.29 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 173,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,130.44/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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