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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.27 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.27 and 161.28 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.27 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.27 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.27 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 109,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,713.14/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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