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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.63, 1,016.45 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.63, 1,016.45 and 164.63 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.63 : 1,016.45 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.63/1,016.45 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.63x = 1,016.45 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.63x = 167,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,332.26/677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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