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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.76 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.76 and 162.51 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.76 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.76 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.76 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 109,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,982.91/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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