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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 681.41 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 681.41 and 161.90 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 681.41 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/681.41 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 681.41 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 110,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,317.28/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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