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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.44 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.44 and 160.43 is: 240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.44 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.44 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.44 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 108,036.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,036.61/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.63

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