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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.50, 1,025.26 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.50, 1,025.26 and 170.50 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.50 : 1,025.26 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.50/1,025.26 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.50x = 1,025.26 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.50x = 174,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,806.83/683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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