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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673.38 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673.38 and 160.38 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673.38 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673.38 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673.38 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 107,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,996.68/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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