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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 679.61 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 679.61 and 160.64 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 679.61 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/679.61 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 679.61 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 109,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,168.35/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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