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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 680.09 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 680.09 and 160.80 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 680.09 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/680.09 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 680.09 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 109,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,357.67/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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