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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 676.61 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 676.61 and 162.57 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 676.61 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/676.61 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 676.61 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 109,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,996.49/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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