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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 1,015.86 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 1,015.86 and 164.24 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 1,015.86 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/1,015.86 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 1,015.86 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 166,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844.85/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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