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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.62 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.62 and 161.93 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.62 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.62 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.62 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 110,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,375.62/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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