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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.41 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.41 and 162.39 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.41 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.41 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.41 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 109,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,842.22/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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