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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 675.47 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 675.47 and 161.66 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 675.47 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/675.47 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 675.47 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 109,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,193.51/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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