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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677, 1,015.50 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677, 1,015.50 and 164 is: 246

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677 : 1,015.50 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677/1,015.50 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677x = 1,015.50 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677x = 166,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,542/677
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246

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