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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 677.17 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 677.17 and 163.09 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 677.17 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/677.17 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 677.17 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 110,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,439.66/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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