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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 676.96 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 676.96 and 162.76 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 676.96 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/676.96 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 676.96 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 110,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,182.01/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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