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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 676.40 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 676.40 and 162.48 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 676.40 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/676.40 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 676.40 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 109,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,900.66/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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