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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 677.82 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 677.82 and 163.28 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 677.82 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/677.82 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 677.82 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 110,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,674.45/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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