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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.80 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.80 and 108.54 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.80 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.80 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.80 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 73,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,348.22/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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