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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.19 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.19 and 162.98 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.19 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.19 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.19 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 110,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,368.43/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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