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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,015.59 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,015.59 and 164.06 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,015.59 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,015.59 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,015.59 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 166,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,620.85/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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