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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.63 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.63 and 161.20 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.63 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.63 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.63 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 109,713.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,713.35/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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