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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.85, 680.82 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.85, 680.82 and 161.32 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.85 : 680.82 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.85/680.82 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.85x = 680.82 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.85x = 109,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,829.08/453.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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