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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.70 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.70 and 160.50 is: 240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.70 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.70 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.70 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 108,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,128.05/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.79

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