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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.96 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.96 and 162.89 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.96 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.96 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.96 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 110,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,270.01/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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