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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 678.02 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 678.02 and 163.38 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 678.02 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/678.02 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 678.02 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 110,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,775.32/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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