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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.03, 1,030.55 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.03, 1,030.55 and 167.03 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.03 : 1,030.55 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.03/1,030.55 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.03x = 1,030.55 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.03x = 172,134.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134.51/687.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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