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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.79, 673.06 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.79, 673.06 and 160.23 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.79 : 673.06 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.79/673.06 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.79x = 673.06 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.79x = 107,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,844.40/448.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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