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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 676.70 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 676.70 and 143.16 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 676.70 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/676.70 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 676.70 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 96,876.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,876.37/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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