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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.80 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.80 and 161.30 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.80 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.80 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.80 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 109,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,813.04/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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