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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 676.83 and 162.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 676.83 and 162.65 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 676.83 = 162.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/676.83 = 162.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 676.83 × 162.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 110,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,086.40/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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