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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,015.73 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,015.73 and 164.16 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,015.73 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,015.73 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,015.73 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 166,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,742.65/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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