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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.91, 680.91 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.91, 680.91 and 161.38 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.91 : 680.91 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.91/680.91 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.91x = 680.91 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.91x = 109,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,885.50/453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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