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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 680.86 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 680.86 and 161.44 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 680.86 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/680.86 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 680.86 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 109,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,919.46/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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