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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.11 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.11 and 161.72 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.11 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.11 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.11 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 109,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,175.82/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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