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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.05, 1,015.58 and 164.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.05, 1,015.58 and 164.05 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.05 : 1,015.58 = 164.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.05/1,015.58 = 164.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.05x = 1,015.58 × 164.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.05x = 166,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,608.85/677.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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