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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 673.36 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 673.36 and 160.28 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 673.36 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/673.36 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 673.36 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 107,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,926.14/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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