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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 675.34 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 675.34 and 161.63 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 675.34 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/675.34 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 675.34 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 109,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,151.42/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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