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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 672.96 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 672.96 and 160.12 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 672.96 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/672.96 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 672.96 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 107,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,754.36/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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