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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 679.84 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 679.84 and 160.81 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 679.84 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/679.84 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 679.84 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 109,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,325.78/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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