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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 676.44 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 676.44 and 162.27 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 676.44 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/676.44 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 676.44 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 109,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,765.92/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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