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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.58, 1,023.87 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.58, 1,023.87 and 169.58 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.58 : 1,023.87 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.58/1,023.87 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.58x = 1,023.87 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.58x = 173,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,627.87/682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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