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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.59 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.59 and 162.57 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.59 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.59 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.59 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 109,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,993.24/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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