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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 677.62 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 677.62 and 163.19 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 677.62 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/677.62 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 677.62 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 110,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,577.42/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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