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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 677.55 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 677.55 and 163.09 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 677.55 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/677.55 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 677.55 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 110,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,501.63/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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