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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 675.17 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 675.17 and 161.55 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 675.17 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/675.17 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 675.17 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 109,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,072.91/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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