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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 676.08 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 676.08 and 162.32 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 676.08 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/676.08 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 676.08 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 109,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,741.31/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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