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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 679.66 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 679.66 and 160.65 is: 240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 679.66 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/679.66 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 679.66 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 109,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,186.98/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.88

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