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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.33 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.33 and 161.82 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.33 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.33 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.33 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 109,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,281.90/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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