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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 677.37 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 677.37 and 163.14 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 677.37 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/677.37 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 677.37 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 110,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,506.14/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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