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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 676.06 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 676.06 and 162.35 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 676.06 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/676.06 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 676.06 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 109,759.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,759.63/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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