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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 675.63 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 675.63 and 161.88 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 675.63 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/675.63 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 675.63 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 109,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,370.98/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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