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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.85, 1,030.28 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.85, 1,030.28 and 166.85 is: 250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.85 : 1,030.28 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.85/1,030.28 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.85x = 1,030.28 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.85x = 171,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,903.96/686.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.28

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