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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 681.14 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 681.14 and 161.65 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 681.14 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/681.14 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 681.14 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 110,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,108.62/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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