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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 673.07 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 673.07 and 160.14 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 673.07 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/673.07 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 673.07 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 107,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,785.43/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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