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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.97 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.97 and 162.73 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.97 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.97 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.97 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 110,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,163.33/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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