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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 677.72 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 677.72 and 163.31 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 677.72 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/677.72 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 677.72 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 110,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,675.47/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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