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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.18 and 160.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.18 and 160.43 is: 240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.18 = 160.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.18 = 160.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.18 × 160.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 107,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,994.10/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.49

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