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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.78, 673.16 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.78, 673.16 and 160.24 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.78 : 673.16 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.78/673.16 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.78x = 673.16 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.78x = 107,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,867.16/448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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