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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.59 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.59 and 161.83 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.59 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.59 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.59 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 109,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,330.73/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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