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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.65, 673.07 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.65, 673.07 and 160.08 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.65 : 673.07 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.65/673.07 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.65x = 673.07 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.65x = 107,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.25/448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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