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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.58, 672.87 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.58, 672.87 and 160.02 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.58 : 672.87 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.58/672.87 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.58x = 672.87 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.58x = 107,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,668.89/448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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