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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 675.27 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 675.27 and 161.67 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 675.27 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/675.27 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 675.27 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 109,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,170.90/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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