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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 675.93 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 675.93 and 162.26 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 675.93 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/675.93 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 675.93 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 109,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,676.40/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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