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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 675.39 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 675.39 and 161.74 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 675.39 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/675.39 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 675.39 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 109,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,237.58/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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