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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 673.23 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 673.23 and 156.34 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 673.23 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/673.23 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 673.23 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 105,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,252.78/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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