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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 676.18 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 676.18 and 162.42 is: 243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 676.18 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/676.18 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 676.18 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 109,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,825.16/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.48

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