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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.60, 672.94 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.60, 672.94 and 160.04 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.60 : 672.94 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.60/672.94 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.60x = 672.94 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.60x = 107,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,697.32/448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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