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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 674.96 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 674.96 and 161.56 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 674.96 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/674.96 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 674.96 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 109,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,045.25/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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