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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 676.32 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 676.32 and 162.25 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 676.32 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/676.32 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 676.32 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 109,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,732.92/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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