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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 675.60 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 675.60 and 161.86 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 675.60 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/675.60 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 675.60 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 109,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,352.62/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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