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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 676.02 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 676.02 and 162.23 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 676.02 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/676.02 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 676.02 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 109,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,670.72/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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