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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 675.53 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 675.53 and 161.67 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 675.53 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/675.53 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 675.53 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 109,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,212.13/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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