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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.17, 681.30 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.17, 681.30 and 161.74 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.17 : 681.30 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.17/681.30 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.17x = 681.30 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.17x = 110,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,191.15/454.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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