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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 677.72 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 677.72 and 163.22 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 677.72 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/677.72 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 677.72 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 110,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,614.48/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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