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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 675.72 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 675.72 and 162.08 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 675.72 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/675.72 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 675.72 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 109,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,520.70/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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