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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 676.06 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 676.06 and 162.12 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 676.06 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/676.06 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 676.06 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 109,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,602.85/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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