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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 677.82 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 677.82 and 163.25 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 677.82 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/677.82 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 677.82 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 110,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654.12/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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