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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 677.29 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 677.29 and 162.97 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 677.29 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/677.29 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 677.29 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 110,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,377.95/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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