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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.77 and 161.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.77 and 161.39 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.77 = 161.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.77 = 161.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.77 × 161.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 109,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,869.47/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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