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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 677.46 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 677.46 and 162.92 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 677.46 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/677.46 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 677.46 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 110,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,371.78/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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