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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 674.82 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 674.82 and 161.36 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 674.82 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/674.82 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 674.82 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 108,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,888.96/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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