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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 675.45 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 675.45 and 161.63 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 675.45 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/675.45 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 675.45 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 109,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,172.98/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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