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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.33 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.33 and 161.00 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.33 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.33 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.33 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 109,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,530.13/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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