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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 675.39 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 675.39 and 161.65 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 675.39 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/675.39 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 675.39 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 109,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,173.42/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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