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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.36 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.36 and 163.12 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.36 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.36 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.36 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 110,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,490.96/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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