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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.17 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.17 and 160.50 is: 240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.17 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.17 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.17 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 109,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,005.21/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.61

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