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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 676.66 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 676.66 and 162.75 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 676.66 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/676.66 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 676.66 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 110,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,122.22/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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