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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 672.93 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 672.93 and 160.26 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 672.93 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/672.93 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 672.93 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 107,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,843.76/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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