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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.25, 1,015.88 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.25, 1,015.88 and 164.25 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.25 : 1,015.88 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.25/1,015.88 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.25x = 1,015.88 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.25x = 166,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,857.47/677.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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