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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 677.08 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 677.08 and 162.80 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 677.08 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/677.08 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 677.08 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 110,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,228.62/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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