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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.17 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.17 and 162.43 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.17 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.17 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.17 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 109,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,830.29/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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