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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 679.69 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 679.69 and 160.65 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 679.69 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/679.69 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 679.69 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 109,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,192.40/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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