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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677 and 162.90 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 110,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,283.30/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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