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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.14, 679.52 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.14, 679.52 and 160.55 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.14 : 679.52 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.14/679.52 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.14x = 679.52 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.14x = 109,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,097.83/453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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