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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.98 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.98 and 163.44 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.98 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.98 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.98 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 110,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,809.93/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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