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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 675.90 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 675.90 and 161.92 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 675.90 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/675.90 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 675.90 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 109,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,441.73/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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