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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 676.38 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 676.38 and 162.38 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 676.38 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/676.38 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 676.38 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 109,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,830.58/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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