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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.62 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.62 and 143.54 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.62 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.62 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.62 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 97,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,265.57/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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