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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.61 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.61 and 161.28 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.61 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.61 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.61 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 109,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,768.78/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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