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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.33, 1,023.49 and 169.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.33, 1,023.49 and 169.33 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.33 : 1,023.49 = 169.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.33/1,023.49 = 169.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.33x = 1,023.49 × 169.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.33x = 173,307.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,307.56/682.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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