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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 674.71 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 674.71 and 161.31 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 674.71 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/674.71 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 674.71 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 108,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,837.47/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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