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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 672.98 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 672.98 and 160.28 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 672.98 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/672.98 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 672.98 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 107,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,865.23/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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