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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.61, 1,016.42 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.61, 1,016.42 and 164.61 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.61 : 1,016.42 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.61/1,016.42 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.61x = 1,016.42 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.61x = 167,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,316.71/677.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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