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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.30, 679.76 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.30, 679.76 and 160.68 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.30 : 679.76 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.30/679.76 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.30x = 679.76 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.30x = 109,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,226.19/453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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