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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.55, 1,031.31 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.55, 1,031.31 and 167.54 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.55 : 1,031.31 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.55/1,031.31 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.55x = 1,031.31 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.55x = 172,785.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,785.68/687.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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