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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.36 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.36 and 161.58 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.36 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.36 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.36 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 109,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,124.67/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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