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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 676.49 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 676.49 and 162.50 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 676.49 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/676.49 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 676.49 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 109,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,929.63/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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