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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.66, 677.58 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.66, 677.58 and 163.12 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.66 : 677.58 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.66/677.58 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.66x = 677.58 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.66x = 110,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,526.85/451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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