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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 677.55 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 677.55 and 163.13 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 677.55 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/677.55 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 677.55 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 110,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,528.73/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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