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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.36 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.36 and 161.07 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.36 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.36 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.36 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 109,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,584.78/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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