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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 680.59 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 680.59 and 161.50 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 680.59 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/680.59 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 680.59 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 109,915.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,915.29/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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