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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 673.08 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 673.08 and 160.06 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 673.08 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/673.08 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 673.08 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 107,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,733.18/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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