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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.43, 1,031.13 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.43, 1,031.13 and 167.43 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.43 : 1,031.13 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.43/1,031.13 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.43x = 1,031.13 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.43x = 172,644.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,644.67/687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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