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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 680.46 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 680.46 and 161.06 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 680.46 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/680.46 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 680.46 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 109,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,594.89/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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