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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 672.78 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 672.78 and 160.16 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 672.78 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/672.78 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 672.78 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 107,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,752.04/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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