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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.39 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.39 and 160.98 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.39 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.39 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.39 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 109,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,528.38/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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