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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 676.44 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 676.44 and 162.33 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 676.44 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/676.44 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 676.44 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 109,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,806.51/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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