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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 676.77 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 676.77 and 162.58 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 676.77 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/676.77 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 676.77 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 110,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029.27/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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