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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 675.76 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 675.76 and 161.94 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 675.76 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/675.76 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 675.76 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 109,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,429.20/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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