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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 675.11 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 675.11 and 161.51 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 675.11 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/675.11 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 675.11 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 109,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,034.04/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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