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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.66 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.66 and 163.24 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.66 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.66 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.66 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 110,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,621.22/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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