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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.71, 673.34 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.71, 673.34 and 160.13 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.71 : 673.34 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.71/673.34 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.71x = 673.34 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.71x = 107,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,817.77/448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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