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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677.46 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677.46 and 163.26 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677.46 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677.46 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677.46 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 110,602.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,602.12/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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