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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 677.45 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 677.45 and 163 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 677.45 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/677.45 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 677.45 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 110,424.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,424.35/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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