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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.43, 680.02 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.43, 680.02 and 160.90 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.43 : 680.02 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.43/680.02 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.43x = 680.02 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.43x = 109,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,411.82/453.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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