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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 1,024.22 and 169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 1,024.22 and 169.82 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 1,024.22 = 169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/1,024.22 = 169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 1,024.22 × 169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 173,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,932.18/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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