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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 676.68 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 676.68 and 162.58 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 676.68 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/676.68 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 676.68 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 110,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,014.63/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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