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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 1,023.27 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 1,023.27 and 169.21 is: 253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 1,023.27 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/1,023.27 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 1,023.27 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 173,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,147.52/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.80

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