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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 676.61 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 676.61 and 162.51 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 676.61 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/676.61 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 676.61 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 109,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,955.89/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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