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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 677.24 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 677.24 and 163 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 677.24 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/677.24 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 677.24 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 110,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390.12/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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