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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.97 and 109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.97 and 109.31 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.97 = 109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.97 = 109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.97 × 109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 74,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001.56/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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