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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 677.07 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 677.07 and 162.66 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 677.07 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/677.07 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 677.07 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 110,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132.21/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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