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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.40 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.40 and 162.82 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.40 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.40 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.40 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 110,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,294.27/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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