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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 1,024.50 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 1,024.50 and 170 is: 255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 1,024.50 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/1,024.50 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 1,024.50 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 174,165
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,165/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255

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