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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.26 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.26 and 162.90 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.26 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.26 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.26 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 110,325.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,325.65/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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