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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675.02 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675.02 and 161.64 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675.02 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675.02 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675.02 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 109,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,110.23/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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