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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,015.69 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,015.69 and 164.13 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,015.69 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,015.69 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,015.69 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 166,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,699.71/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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